Originally Posted by
2ndGen
I've read this (or something to this effect) more than one time;
"...my Tiagra group was smoother shifting than my (105, Ultegra, etc...)..."
I too noticed that Tiagra set-up with
a good crankset (for me) was smooth.
Am I the only one that thinks that Tiagra
just might be the best group for the money?
[]http://www.solomons.co.za/files/tiagra.png[/]
It's possible, but I suspect there are other variables.
My bike came with:
Tiagra shifters, Tiagra FD, 105 RD, FSA Crank, Sunrace Cassette, KMC? chain.
Upgraded it to:
105 5700 shifters with new Shimano cables, 105 5700 RD, 6700 Cassette, 6700 Chain, left the FSA crank and Tiagra FD.
The old stock tiagra setup shifted way better. I actually just got through posting about this over here:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post11806322
The hidden cables are nice... love the new hood shapes, bulge in the middle fits hand really nice. I've not had even a hint of numbness like usual on long 60-120mile rides.
But overall not impressed. The shifting may actually be worse than my old beat up Tiagra, not as crisp and direct feeling. And underneath the shifter is all this metal stuff, when I'm up off the saddle pulling up on the bars... my fingers are looped around bare metal moving bits instead of rubber. Not real pleased. Also seems strange that it's all more exposed to the elements.